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“ Toastmasters has changed my life

for the better. It helped me find my
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—Maria Martinez
Learning Facilitator - Center for Behavioral Excellence
Wipro

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“ We all know how important
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and in life and how daunting it can be to many;
Toastmasters’ program develops confidence in people to
effectively communicate.”

—Mike Fasulo
President and Chief Operating Officer
Sony Electronics Inc.
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Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational
organization that offers a proven education program that helps
How Toastmasters works
improve communication and build leadership skills through a
At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to
worldwide network of clubs. The organization’s membership
groups and working with others in a supportive
exceeds 357,000 in more than 16,600 clubs
environment. A typical Toastmasters club is made up
in 143 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International
of approximately 20 people who meet once a week
has helped people of all backgrounds build confidence
for about an hour. Each meeting gives members
as speakers and leaders.
several opportunities:

  Conduct meetings
Members learn how to plan and conduct
What’s in it for you? meetings.
  Give impromptu speeches
Improved communication Members present one- to two-minute,
Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to impromptu speeches about assigned topics.
effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a   Present prepared speeches
mature manager, student, young professional, career advancer
or looking to make an impact in your community, Toastmasters
Build a Better You! Members present speeches based on projects
from the Pathways learning experience—
is the most efficient, supportive, enjoyable and affordable way Toastmasters’ education program. Projects cover
of gaining great communication skills. You’ll improve your With Toastmasters, you will: topics such as speech organization, vocal variety,
interpersonal communication and be more persuasive and language, gestures and persuasion.
confident when giving speeches.
Improve public Build leadership   Offer constructive evaluation
speaking skills skills Every speaker is assigned an evaluator who
Build leadership skills points out speech strengths and offers
suggestions for improvement.
While some are born confident, charismatic leaders, others must
work to develop their leadership skills. Through Toastmasters,   Pathways Learning Experience
Practice writing Gain a
you’ll gain the practice to become the leader and speaker you speeches and competitive Pathways is Toastmasters’ exciting, interactive
want to be. You will also sharpen your management skills, presenting in a advantage in and flexible education program. With 11 paths
become a better negotiator, gain trust and inspire your team.
group setting the workplace to choose from (and more in development), you
Learn to be decisive! have the option to pick which skills you want to
focus on.
Networking
opportunities Build self-
in a small and confidence and For more information, visit
supportive self-awareness www.toastmasters.org/About-Us.
environment

Allows for Ability to

unlimited maximize your
personal growth potential